Onion Shortcake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Onion Shortcake offers a savory, cheesy treat with caramelized onions and a tender cornbread base. Perfect for brunch or a casual gathering, its rich flavors and crispy top appeal to cheese lovers and onion enthusiasts alike, combining comforting textures with a hint of dill for extra aroma.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces grated Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1 package Jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 15 ounces creamed corn (undrained)
  • hot sauce to taste (4 to 15 squirts)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Saute the sliced onions in margarine until caramelized and then cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, salt, dill weed, and half of the grated Cheddar cheese.
  3. Add the cooled onion mixture to the sour cream mixture and stir well.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the Jiffy corn muffin mix, creamed corn, egg, and milk until just combined.
  5. Pour the corn muffin batter into a 13 x 9-inch cake pan.
  6. Spread the onion and cheese mixture evenly over the batter.
  7. Top with the remaining grated Cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake at 425°F for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown and set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

747 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.7g 31% DV
Total Fat 40.1g 51% DV
Carbs 93.1g 34% DV
Fiber 22.6g 81% DV
Sugar 18.4g 37% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11176mg 100% DV
Potassium 546.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 93.5mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 269.5mcg 30% DV
Vitamin C 44.3mg 49% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 461.5mg 36% DV
Iron 5.5mg 31% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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